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Old log books were available for consultation by
members old and new. These proved an invaluable source for sorting out
arguments, about who did what, where and with whom. Caroline was also on
hand to issue copies of the anniversary book to those who had ordered
one and to sell copies to those who had forgotten to do so. Sadly one
log book is missing. If you know of its whereabouts please let us know.
An amnesty is offered for its safe return.
I would like
to note that we all missed the Patricks. They had been keen to attend
but due to a lack of facilities for wheelchair users they were forced to
cancel. I have to
confess this is something we overlooked when choosing the venue. I apologise
for this oversight and I hope to see them at another event soon.
To conclude it was an excellent night and well worth
the wait. Hopefully it won’t be me organising the next one in 10 years.
Sunday
After the SYHA continental breakfast several groups
rounded off the festivities with a day on the hills. I have cards for
eight but others may have accomplished other feats of daring that I am
unaware of, so apologies. The weather was pleasantly mild for the time
of year, although cloud obscured the tops of the higher hills.
Jon Barnes, Stella Lowder and Anna Fochi went to
Butterbridge to climb Beinn Luibhean. A trip which Jon assures me was
excellent.
Denis and Mary have obviously been in training with
Lance Armstrong. On their folding micro bikes thay claimed to be going
to Oban, perhaps Mull, Iona, Islay, Jura, Ferry to Ullapool, Lairg and
then back to Bishopbriggs by car. The bikes were impressive and Dennis
was clearly enjoying the wind in his hair. If anyone has seen or heard
from him please notify me so I can mark his route card as "returned".
Jimmy & Ruth Stevenson and Hugh & Pauline Bourhill
did a round of Glen Fruin, Ballevoulin, Beinn Tharsuin, Beinn Chaorach
and Auchengaich Burn.
Chris Huxam, Dave Crowther, Collin & Monica Farrow,
Stephen Rodgers, Graham & Rei Quinn, Catriona Morrison, Caroline & Alan
Stevens, Shirley Gould and Liz Asher went up mighty Beinn Dubh to Mid
Hill. Why is the walking on this hill so good ( i.e. well drained )
compared to almost any other hill I can think off.
John & Enid McPartlin went off to Ben Challum and
after this continued up Beinn Dorain and Beinn an Dothaidh on the Monday
at Bridge of Orchy after a night in the new Station Bunkhouse.
John reported it as being disappointing compared to
others and taking the price into account.
Henry Perfect, Robin Paterson, Dominik Hay of Leys
did the Cobbler. I know this sounds like the mugging of a technician
engaged in the shoe renovation business but that’s what they did. So
speak to them if you want to discuss it further.
Ania Owsianka and Suzanne Ullman also did Mid Hill
and Beinn Dubh via Glen Luss.
Dave Broadfoot, Mary Hill, Isabel Freeman and Dave
Webster did Ben Vane via Coiregrogain.
Gordon Dykes, Sue Johnstone, Arthur Whittaker, Gill
Cook, Fred & Mary Craddock, Garrey Whyte and Rosemary Masterton did Mid
Hill and Beinn Dubh also. There was a lack of imagination displayed
given the other seven Graham’s in the Luss hills group.
For the benefit of accuracy I have pasted this email
from David Foster.
For the benefit of whoever is
doing the logbook for last weekend, our party of 13 did the Stoneymullen
Road from Balloch roundabout to near Cardross. We had the same dry
chilly cloudy day as everyone else I expect, with good views over Loch
Lomond at the start, Firth of Clyde at the end, and trees and mud in the
middle. The party was myself with Thomsons, McGinns, Andersons, Nobles,
Macnabs and Reads. I don't think there was a route card!
Best wishes
David
Gordon
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